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Momotaro-san

[Genre]Modern

Momotaro-san appears on the following albums

Album Artist
Play ButtonJapanese Music of Hawaii
Momotaro or Peach-boy is one of the most famous fairy tale heroes in Japan - in the mukashibanashi (an ancient tale) tradition. This genre is characterized by richly layered stories based on fictional characters and events. It is an oral tradition handed down through the ages. The appeal of the song is timeless and universal - many people of Hawai'i learn the fairy tale and song as children. Here, it is performed by child singer Mari Minami.